Civil Engineer

Haskoning; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer / Technologist to join its dynamic team. This is an opportunity to work on multi-disciplinary projects, contributing to significant infrastructure initiatives. Candidates should possess a BEng/BSc/BTech degree in Civil Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in a consulting environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home opportunities

Professional development

Qualifications

• 5 years’ relevant experience within the consulting engineering environment.
• Professional / candidate registration with ECSA required.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering for buildings civils during all project phases.
• Prepare concept designs and evaluate options based on project objectives.
• Mentor junior/graduate engineers/technologists.

Skills

Civils design

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit modelling

Civil3D

3D calculation software

Job description

About Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa

Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa is a consulting engineering company that provides services in various sectors, such as aviation, buildings, energy, industry, infrastructure, maritime, urban development, and water. The company has a long history of innovation and excellence, dating back to 1922 when it was founded as SSI Engineers and Environmental Consultants in Johannesburg. The company is part of the global Royal HaskoningDHV group, which leverages cutting-edge technology and software to enhance society together.

Why should you consider Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa?

• Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa offers flexible working hours and allows working from home. This can help you balance your work and personal life, reduce commuting costs and stress, and increase your productivity and satisfaction.
• You will be part of a worldwide engineering, project management and consultancy firm with 140 years of experience and 6000 colleagues in 140 countries.
• You will work on projects that positively impact people, the environment, and the economy in Southern Africa and beyond.
• You will have opportunities to develop yourself in various fields, such as engineering, consultancy, project management, asset management, data science, IT, business development and sales.
• You will be supported by cutting-edge technology and software to enhance society together.
• You will enjoy a working environment where you feel at home and cared for, where you can help, educate, and inspire each other, and where you can flourish as a professional.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Design Engineer / Technologist to join our Industry or Mission Critical Facilities Advisory Groups.

If you are a team player with a proactive and flexible attitude, combined with good insight in buildings civils design and engineering principles, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Royal HaskoningDHV works continuously on its own (digital) development, and on the development of its employees. We work on our projects in a multidisciplinary setting, as we normally advise our clients on all disciplines related to building design (architectural, civil, structural, MEP).

You will be part of a dynamic team based in South Africa at one of our main offices in either Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town.

Job Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Professional Registration

• BEng/BSc/BTech degree in Civil Engineering (specializing in the civils design of buildings).
• 5 years’ relevant experience within the consulting engineering environment.
• Professional / candidate registration with ECSA.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects is advantageous.
• Experience in the execution of FMCG industrial projects and data centre building projects is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of civils standards, guidelines and working methods.
• Advanced Revit modelling skills advantageous.
• Advanced Civil3D skills.
• Experience with the use of 3D calculation software.
• Parametric Design, Automated Engineering and Augmented Design experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

We will entrust and rely on you to:

• Buildings Civil engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.
• Assess client/ project civil engineering requirements.
• Prepare concept design and objectively evaluate, both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements.
• Perform the necessary engineering for buildings civils (water/fire/sewer/stormwater reticulations, services sleeves, earthworks, roads & parkings, etc) and contribute to the drafting of designs in cooperation with and under the direction of the Lead Engineer(s).
• Address complex technical questions from clients, in cooperation with the consulting engineer.
• Perform checks and attend meetings with clients and contractors during the execution phase of projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues or third parties on (a part of) the civils design.
• Ensure that from a technical and budgetary point of view (time and money) your processes and activities run according to established principles and as required by quality standards.
• Check calculations, designs and drawings of colleagues or third parties.
• Maintain project records in accordance with internal quality system.
• Mentor junior/graduate engineers/technologists where applicable.

Behaviours and Values Required

• Positive regard
• Interpersonal
• Efficiency orientation
• Respect
• Accountability
• Trustworthiness
• Be well organized, systematic and target driven.
• Able to handle pressure and delivery of targets, using own initiative.
• Results-oriented (problem solving ability).
• Collaborative, flexible and independent.
• Customer-oriented.
• Able to transfer knowledge and skills to others.
• Willingness to travel regularly through South Africa and globally for projects.

Royal HaskoningDHV is an equal opportunity provider that embraces and encourages personal skills, talents, and different perspectives in its workforce.